Exam and parenting help
If you haven’t discovered it yet, Jozikids.co.za is the most up to date and detailed resource for parents in the Gauteng region to find what you need including events, activities, venues, parties and lessons. You’ll also find us on your cell phone.
MIDTERM EXAM HELP
Mid year exams are approaching. Some kids may need a little help to boost their marks. Find a list of tuition and other supportive services that can help.
SHOWS
The 7 Wonders Barnyard Menlyn, May 15-Jun 24 A Tribute to Elvis Presley, Carlos Santana, Bryan Adams, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Bob Marley and Chris de Burgh
PARENTING HELP
Cake Baking Demo, Ludwigs Rose Farm, Pta, May 26. 9.30am-1pm. Join Maggie Richter who will be hosting a cake baking demonstration on the main rose farm in Pretoria. Session 1: Maggie will demonstrate how to create a light-textured cake with a rose-flavoured filling.
Session 2: Bring your own apron! Participants are instructed how to create an attractive assembly, perfect as dessert after a special meal or as
highlight at a children’s party.
Financial Planning, One 10 Kids Club, Blairgowrie, May 26, 9am-3pm, 14-18yr olds.An interactive and practical workshop for teenage girls. Learn how to make money work for you so you can always be financially independent.
ADHASA Parents Seminar, Blairgowrie, May 26-27. In one weekend you will learn to recognise signs and symptoms of ADHD, understand the condition and learn how to effectively cope and help your child. All day Sat and Sunday until 1pm
Open Day at Ladybird Corner To celebrate the official launch of this centre in Orange Grove, May 25-26, 8am-5pm. Family centre for pregnancy, parents & kids. They offer Ante-Natal Classes, 4 D scans, preggi yoga, vaccinations, breastfeeding advice, nanny courses, baby food, physiotherapist, psychologist, baby massage, HIV/AIDS counselling, Dietician, Speech Therapist, homeopathy, yoga, aromotherapy, life coach, parenting workshops, parenting and child workshops, play therapy, coffee shop.
Tuition and support services for schoolkids
If you haven’t discovered it yet, Jozikids.co.za is the most up to date and detailed resource for parents in the Gauteng region to find what you need including events, activities, venues, parties and lessons. You’ll also find us on your cell phone.
TUITION SERVICES
maths/accounting tuition throughout Gauteng
languages Afrikaans, Zulu, French, English
all subjects for school and university students
SUPPORT SERVICES
life skills/therapy for kids, teens, families & parents
holistic homeopathy, psychometrics, polarity therapy
special needs extra murals & support services
FUN
Zoo to Zoo Orienteering Adventure, Joburg Zoo, Jan 29, Pretoria Zoo Feb 4th
2 km novice course weaving its way through the cages in the zoo. Orienteering is a family outdoor adventure activity like a treasure hunt,the treasure being the points(or controls) on the map at which you find a special orienteering flag and a punch which you use to prove that you have been to that point .
MUSIC at Barnyard Theatre
Big Top Rock Barnyard Theatre Menlyn Park, until Mar 11
This show features 6 decades of music from icons like Prince, Lenny Kravitz and Pink to rock bands like ACDC, U2, Journey, Santana and many more. The show includes music, aerial acts, jugglers and a circus atmosphere that will rock you like no other.
Rough Diamonds and Divas, Barnyard Boksburg, until March 11. This show celebrates the distinctive gravelly-voiced superstars. From Joe Cocker to Neil Diamond, Tina Turner to Bonnie Tyler, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, Cher, Kenny Rogers, James Brown, Tom Jones and a few surprise
The Final Countdown Barnyard Theatre, Cresta, until Mar 11.
This is a musical journey through 6 decades of fashion, radio, music and above all “Rock ‘n Roll”, - from the Beach Boys to the Beegees, Lionel Ritchie to the Spice Girls
School holiday camps and day programs
Schools holidays start for most schools on Friday. If you want to send your child to a sleepover camp or a day program, nows the time to book. For We have a list of at least 10 different sleepover camps on offer – many start on October 2, 3, or 4th. Here’s a sampling of what you will find.
CAMPS
Camps- Sleepover
Mazz Riding Club pony sleepover camp, Centurion- 5 days.
Jod’s Riding school- 6 days
In the forest in Eikenhof- 5 days
Kids Fishing sleepover camp, Vaal- 3 days
Flip Flop Basecamp SA, Harbeespoort- 4 days
Sugar Bay, Zinkwazi beach, KZN- 7 days
Esperanza, horse riding Mooiplaats Pta- 5 days
Immaculate Equestrian, Vaal- 4 days
Adventure n Beyond, Krugersdorp- 5 days
Kambi Kids Bush Camp, Muldersdrift- 7 days
Shepherds Fold, Elandsdrift – 3days
Then there are holiday programs which take place during the day that focus on certain disciplines like:
DAY PROGRAMS
Drama
musical theatre workshops – one in Heidelberg and another where the venue is still to be confirmed.
Science/Tech 
Technolab holiday club :Learn about some of the inventions and inventors that changed the world for grade 3-6, robotics for grade 7-12 in Auckland Park.
Sports
You’ll find tennis, horse riding, soccer programs in Joburg and the East rand.
Tuition services
Finally this is a crucial time for anyone writing matric and we have loads of tuition services on our site that are offering holiday matric revision :
Master Maths in Randpark Ridge and Pretoria,
Study Doctor Tutoring has a day workshop on October 1 in Randburg,
KipMcGrath in Rosebank offers a 4 day course.
You’ll find a long list on Jozikids – just visit the tuition section on our holiday activities page.
Remember you can find more ideas of what to do with your family in the Gauteng region on www.Jozikids.co.za on your computer or your cell phone.
Tuition services on offer in Gauteng
If you haven’t discovered it yet, Jozikids.co.za is the most up to date and detailed resource for parents in entire Gauteng region to find what you need including events, activities, venues and lessons. You’ll also find it on your cell phone when you search for Jozikids.
As schools re-open for the 2nd half ot the year, many parents are looking for extra tuition services. We have a long list of tutors on Jozikids that cover any subject you need help with throughout the Gauteng region. Most of them also offer free assessments to help identify your child’s specific problems.
Here’s a sampling of the bigger companies such as:
Penguin Tutoring provides one on one tuition in the comfort and convenience of your home, at times that suit you and your child for learners from the age of 4, to under- and post graduates, or even middle aged people wanting to upgrade their skills. They also assist with preparation for supplementary exams, university entrance exams, as well as regular consistent tuition.
Other one on one tuition centres offering similar services are – Education Matters, Achievers Extra Lessons
Master Maths has over 40 tuition centres throughout the region offering maths/ accounting tutoring from Gr 4-12.
Kumon Education operates centres for group classes where each student learns at their own level with special material designed by Kumon for improving Maths and Language Skills
Miki Maths Magic based mainly in Pretoria offers curriculum based extra maths at schools for kids fromat schools for kids from 3-10years at very reasonable rates
Family Friendly Theatre and Musicals this week.
In Johannesburg
Alice In Her Wonderland Peoples Theatre, Braamfontein, until Aug 7
Thoroughly Modern Millie with Northcliff High, Auckland Park, Jul 27-30.
Rough Diamonds & Divas at Barnyard Theatre, Cresta, until Aug 28.
Pays tribute to the gravelly voices of popular music with the likes of Joe Cocker, Neil Diamond, Tina Turner, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and a few more surprises.
In Pretoria
The Final Countdown Barnyard Theatre Menlyn, Pta, until Aug 28.
Journey through the swinging sixties, disco seventies, diverse 80′s and rocking 90′s, to the year 2000 & beyond,
On the East Rand
Night Fever at Barnyard Theatre, Boksburg, until Aug 28.Jive to tunes from The Jackson 5, The Bee Gees, Village People, Rod Stewart, Kool and the Gang, The Pointer Sisters, Saturday Night Fever, The Grease Soundtrack and many more.
If you’ve never visited the Barnyard Theatre – it’s a great venue for a group outing – you can bring your own food which you can enjoy during the show.Parties, family gatherings. They’re all there and its great fun.
